Caseworker

Main Office

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Training for the cyber environment

Paid time off

403b contribution matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Esperanza Cyber Charter School in North Philadelphia is seeking a mission-driven Caseworker to support students and families through social work and pupil services. The role emphasizes home visits, engagement with at-risk students, and collaboration with the ECCS team to bridge gaps between families and the school.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English, hold a Bachelor's in Social Work, and bring at least two years of urban schooling experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.
Minimum of two years experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
Desire and ability to spend significant time in the field and travel within the city and surrounding area.
Background checks: FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse clearances.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote academic and social success.
Build a network of community resources for students in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
Maintain knowledge of ECCS policies and relevant legislation.
Identify student and family needs and advocate for services.
Coordinate with Pupil Services, Instruction, and Attendance to identify at-risk students.
Make home visits to engage students and address barriers to attendance and learning.
Maintain communication with Instructional Department to support student needs.
Manage caseloads of at-risk students and address family stressors.
Report child abuse and neglect when identified.
Maintain a database of field visits and program effectiveness.
Assist families and students in navigating internal and external programs.
Develop social, emotional, and behavioral intervention strategies with input from stakeholders.
Partner with students and families to develop preventive problem-solving strategies.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Urban social work experience

Field visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Caseworker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5906487

Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Caseworker

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia and is seeking mission-driven School Social Worker applicants. The ideal candidate will align with ECCS’s mission and enthusiasm for an excellent and equitable educational experience for all students . The growth of ECCS has led to a new initiative of student and family engagement through social work and pupil services. This program will prioritize our most at-risk students’ social and emotional needs through support provided by our social workers and caseworkers making home visits, building rapport with families, and finding creative ways to bridge gaps between students and ECCS. It is an exciting opportunity to join a team supporting our students and families.

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades 1 through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous yet flexible online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. ECCS targets underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post-secondary success.

BENEFITS:

Professional Development
Training for the cyber environment
Paid time off
403b contribution matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS

A Batchelor’s degree in Social Work is required
Bilingual (Spanish and English) required
Minimum of two years experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students.
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny.
Desire and ability to spend a significant amount of each workweek in the field, using one’s vehicle to travel independently throughout the city and surrounding area.
Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks

RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing direct and indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success.
Establish a network of community resources for students represented in Philadelphia and the greater Pennsylvania area.
Maintaining current knowledge of federal, state, local, and ECCS policies and legislation.
Identify student and family needs and advocate for services that meet those needs.
Coordinate with the Pupil Services Department, Instruction, and Attendance Department to identify at-risk students.
Make home visits to students that lack engagement and identify barriers to attendance, academics, or school adjustment.
Maintain communication with the Instructional Department on student needs, making necessary recommendations.
Manage caseloads of students identified as at risk; identify and address family and student stressors that interfere with student academic success.
Report child abuse and neglect when identified.
Establish and maintain a reliable database of information on field visits and overall program effectiveness.
Assist families and students through navigating internal and external programs and services.
Develop social, emotional, and behavioral intervention strategies with input from students, families, and instructional staff.
Partner with students and families with a strengths-based approach to develop preventative and problem-solving strategies.

SKILLS

Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Commitment to supporting and empowering students with diverse backgrounds, including an understanding of at-risk children, gifted children, and children with disabilities.
Possess effective decision-making, managerial, communication, and organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for extended periods while working.
Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.
To occasionally stand for extended periods.
Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
Ability to come onsite for all required days.

Position Type: Full-Time

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